Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Midi-Tower - anthracite [PH-ES515E_AG]

It therefore followed the favorable Enthoo offshoot called Luxe and Pro in mid-tower format. By Enthoo Evolv Phanteks presented the first housing in a compact format and gave so many "Small Form Factor" fans the opportunity to finally known Phanteks-quality and unique aesthetics with the currently popular trend towards smaller systems based on micro ATX or Mini-ITX motherboards together. The Phanteks Enthoo Evolv and its smaller offshoot Evolv ITX came so well that now follows the third variant: the Evolv ATX, which is slightly larger than the original model and standard ATX and with limitations even larger boards in the E- ATX format can hold (up to 264 mm width).

As for the classic and timeless, yet sophisticated design, is at first sight obvious that the Enthoo Evolv has stood for the Evolv ATX Pate, only the dimensions and the position of the I / O panels were changed - the latter is like to the ITX version under a small flap at the top at the front. The body inside is made of black painted steel, the removable front panel, the cover and both side panels are made of 3 mm thick solid aluminum, which is anodised here anthracite. The side walls, one of which has left a large viewing windows, hinged at the rear of the housing and can easily be opened - when closing it raced just by pressing slightly. Down in the front sits a narrow strip of light, which lights up when switched on - the color can be varied by different LEDs supplied. Air intakes for cooling have been discreetly integrated into the gaps between the aluminum panels in order not to disturb the minimalist look.

Here are waiting behind the front panel two factory-installed 140 mm fan on the use and on the rear is an additional 140s mounted. Front and power supply slot in the base are equipped with removable dust filters. The fan assembly can hereby be increased in the lid and behind the front panel up to two 140- or even three 120-mm fans. Alternatively, also according to each a 280- or 360-mm-heat exchangers are installed, which can be installed in the cover on the side of a pull-out bracket. This clashes with the inserted RAM modules can be prevented when installing a Radis - including contributing to the fans and, where appropriate, the radiator is not mounted centrally but offset to the left, which is the maximum space available between the motherboard and fan / radiator. At the back of the installation of a radiator of size is similar to the fan assembly also 120 or 140 mm possible - overall a very strong ventilation and plenty of space for water cooling components.

The power unit, which is mounted in the housing bottom and is decoupled from the ventilation hardware, sitting under a black metal cover that makes the interior look very tidy and behind the front in this area also two bays for 2.5 or 3, 5-inch disk provides. At this point, however, the included anti-vibration pump bracket can be mounted as an alternative. If this is installed in conjunction with a larger reservoir or behind the front a radiator is used, can be removed from the horizontal separation of a section, for its part, however, also provides for mounting a pump and reservoir. Here there are so many different ways, drives and accommodate water cooling. Also directly behind the front there is the possibility to accommodate another 3.5 or 2.5-inch drives using the three supplied trays - the trays are screwed here with the motherboard supports. Other two drives can be mounted with optional trays.

On the back of Mainboardtrays where stately 35 mm space invite to ordinary cable laying, a PWM fan hub is already installed, the the automatically controlled operation of up to eight 3-pin fans via a single 4-pin PWM connector the motherboard allows. Furthermore, here are two 2.5-inch bracket with "Drop-n-Lock" mechanism for two small 2.5-inch Drive available, another of this type can be front mounted sideways on the Power Supply cover.

Technical Details:

    Dimensions: 235 x 495 x 510 mm (W x H x D)
    Weight: 10.2 kg
    Material: steel (chassis), aluminum (3mm; front, cover, pages)
    Color: Anthracite
    Form Factor: E-ATX (up to 264 mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
    Fan total possible:
    2x 140 / 3x 120 mm (front)
    140 2x / 3x 120 mm mm (lid)
    1x 140/120 mm (rear)
    Of this pre-installed:
    2x 140 mm (front side; PH-F140SP, 1200 U / min, 19 dB (A))
    1x 140 mm (rear; PH F140SP, 1200 U / min, 19 dB (A))
    Radiator-Mountings (partial waiving HDD and / or fan slots):
    1x max. 280/360 mm (front)
    1x max. 140/120 mm (rear)
    1x max. 280/360 mm (lid) *
    * Distance from the motherboard tray in 120 Format: 68 mm
    * Distance from the motherboard tray with 140s Format: 48 mm
    Please note maximum possible amount of RAM!
    Filters: Front, Power Supply (removable)
    Drive Bays:
    5x 3.5 inch (internal; decoupled; + 3x optional via additionally available HDD Bracket PH HDDKT_02)
    4x 2.5 inch (internal; 2x instead of 3.5 inches; 2x per SSD Bracket behind the motherboard tray with "Drop-n-Lock" + 1x or 2x optional via additionally available SSD Bracket GEPH-009 or GEPH -010)
    Power Supply: 1x standard ATX (optional)
    Expansion Slots: 7
    I / O Panel:
    2x USB 3.0
    2x Audio
    Maximum video card length: 420/300 mm (with / without HDD brackets)
    Maximum CPU cooler height: 194 mm
    Maximum power supply Length: 318 mm
    Warranty: 5 years